1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1959 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2300 mm |
